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Both plugs black after stating and running for a shot time?
I took it in for an mot andd ran around on it all day no problems next day started it it ran for a short time then stopped it would not start so took the plugs out both black ?
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I'm assuming you mean codes P0300 and P0301. Black soot on the plugs is usually because the fuel system is running 'rich'. This is when the fuel/air mixture going into the engine has too much fuel in it. Changing the spark plugs was a good step to take but it won't fix the problem.
When was the vehicle last given a full service? Something as simple as an old, dirty air filter can cause problems.
If you are not familiar with working on engines take the vehicle to a good mechanic and get them to look at it for you.
last year, OBD1 car (dumbb ECU)
no scan tools for it
if you run on the road with that hack , and wreck
expect a nice fire. fuel fire.
if you used a voltmeter and say 12vdc there, all hotwiring stuff
need not be done. (
it stalled (misfire)
and then would not what? start but cranks ok?
4wd?
3sp ,4sp auto or 5speed stick
16v engine or 8v, both are G16s but EFI radially different.
16v is MPI with 4 injectors, 8v is 1 injector TBI
try a new
cap,.rotor spark wires and spark plugs yet?
cant burn fuel with bad spark
i guess the cam bent did not slip as it run ok later, but is 60,000 mile belt. and will slip ignored.
next time it stalls
check headlamps they work, and all electric
then see if CEL glows key on, i must or ECU lost power
it has 3 fuse that can rust, IG coil, FI, and DOME.
the CEL must glow, is first checks.
The car wash pressure may have disconnected an electrical connector part way or completely. Check for this all around the engine and transmission. Touch and wiggle all of them! Dont forget to check under the car all the back to and around the gas tank. Also check for a vacuum line that is popped off or even broken.
Aside from that, water has got into something. Check all power distribution boxes for moisture.
If you dont know how old the plug wires are, or they are the originals, you should replace them.
With plug wires, its the age, not the miles.
can check these codes (if any) by jumping the A and B terminals at the diagnostic port under dash with key in on position engine light will flash and have to count flashes also sounds like it may have an air bound fuel system
The fuel pick up in the rear tank is most likely sucking up scale and /or dirt and plugging. If you take the rear tank off and clean it out your problem will go away. Make sure that when you take it off turn the tank upside down and shake it out well. also use a hose and spray around inside to get everything out of the tank. Hope this helps.
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